NOLA.com 2011-12 recruiting chart unveiled

East St. John's Darion Monroe was an early commit for Texas A&M. (Brett Duke / The Times-Picayune)

Signing Day 2012 is several months away, but talented football players all over the State of Louisiana are making their college choices now. With that in mind, NOLA.com debuts its 2011-12 recruiting chart with a collection of over 50 players (and over 20 commitments) featured.

As expected, LSU leads the way with 12 verbals thus far. Tulane, by comparison, has two local commits, and Mississippi State has three.

Stick with NOLA.com as we track the many twists and turns of the 2012 recruiting class.